St. John's Northwestern Academies

St. John's Northwestern Academies provides an elite educational environment, which in itself is highly appealing. Over the past three years, it has been wonderful to see our son grow rapidly. He has been exposed to diverse cultures and real-life leadership experiences, opportunities he would not have had elsewhere. The highly qualified faculty and staff have positively influenced his life. Teachers go above and beyond to care for students, not just in classroom instruction. In short, St. John's Northwestern has become a part of our lives, and we have greatly benefited from it.
Parents – Sean and Sarah Hammer

Saint John's Northwestern Academies is the epitome of a "school family." Not only does the school provide an education for the child, but it opens its arms to embrace our entire family. As you walk on the beautiful campus, you are not only drawn in by its history and tradition, but the staff embraces you from the moment they meet you. The campus gives a "home" feeling. When we met the staff at Saint John's, they immediately embraced our family, warm and welcoming. Everything they do to educate the boys makes us feel true trust, empathy, and care. We have entrusted both of our sons to the school. Our eldest son graduated in 2020. While there, he gained a solid academic foundation, confidence, integrity, compassion, and life skills that have gone with him into adulthood. We are entrusting our 10th-grade second son to the school for the same education. Saint John's sets high standards in all aspects of educating children to become successful, and we are forever grateful!
The Prescott Family (April)

My son initially intended to study for one year at St. John's School, but the joyful learning environment on campus led him to decide to study here for five years. Not only was he happy, but he also forged lifelong friendships, and the excellent and dedicated teachers showed great care for students even outside the classroom.
Thank you, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, for providing my son with five unforgettable years of educational opportunities, allowing him to experience the unique culture of hard work and struggle within the academy. Here, he studied diligently, wasn't afraid of hardship, and his academy life also cultivated his leadership skills.
Today, my son has grown into a person of character and principles, fully academically prepared for university.

Parent - Emilia

In the past two years, St. John's has brought a very positive experience to our entire family. My daughter was a day student for the past two years, but this year she proactively requested to live on campus, spending time day and night with her classmates and friends, which has developed her leadership skills. This also confirms the unique charm of St. John's. Excellent academics combined with leadership development, and militaristic management highlighting a sense of responsibility, the educational outcomes have greatly exceeded my expectations. Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and rich sports and music programs have broadened my daughter's horizons, while also cultivating new interests like cross-country running and bagpipes.

Student Parent — Brian Belte

Since 2016, we have hosted 13 young students from Saint John's Northwestern School and have had the privilege of being their host family parents. Over these years, we have witnessed how the school nurtures and educates both domestic and international students, helping them become thoughtful, caring, and successful scholars. To date, nine of our host students have graduated; they were all admitted to prestigious American universities with excellent academic records, continuing their advanced studies with the knowledge gained at Saint John's Northwestern School. Regular study hours, combined with participation in sports or other extracurricular activities, are essential for students' holistic development. Saint John's faculty and staff organize fun activities on special holidays and weekends, allowing students to take a break from their rigorous studies, helping them relax and continue to make the most of their educational resources. The initial ESL program helps international students adapt to life in the United States, assisting them in learning English and actively participating in all classes, sports, and recreational activities. I recently spoke with a Chinese student whose language proficiency surprised me; he told me he only learned English after coming to Saint John's 1.5 years ago. The dedication of the faculty and staff, combined with the tireless efforts of the students, paves the way for success!

Host Family Parents – Mary-Loukes Waltz

My son's learning experience at St. John's Northwestern Academies was absolutely unparalleled! He graduated from St. John's in the spring of 2023 with a generous scholarship to study commercial aviation at university. None of this would have been possible without his time at St. John's. While at school, he took courses related to aviation; after graduation, he used the summer to obtain his private pilot's license, all of which was meticulously arranged, coached, and actively encouraged by the school. We are thrilled to send our youngest child to St. John's this fall, where the faculty and staff care for students like family. We hope he adapts and integrates into this wonderful school. St. John's is indeed an excellent school, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it!

— Christine O'Quinn, Parent of a Graduate

My child went to St. John's School in 8th grade and didn't come home for two years during the pandemic. The school was excellent in terms of daily care for the child and recommendations for host families, which gave me great peace of mind as a parent. The school also fostered the child's independence, allowing students to choose extracurricular activities they were interested in. As a result, the child's self-care ability, self-control, and leadership skills greatly improved. Teachers from all subjects communicated with parents via email promptly. I am very satisfied with the school and deeply appreciate the school's care for my child.